Announcements 3-15-15

March 13, 2015
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Today: Sunday morning Bible study—We meet each week in the rector’s study from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. to study the lessons appointed for the day.

Today: Children’s Worship at 10:30 a.m.—Pre-kindergarten and elementary children worship in an age-appropriate manner in Room A during the Liturgy of the Word, and then return during the Peace so that they can participate in Holy Communion. Parents may accompany their children. The nursery will still be in session, and parents may always keep their children with them in church. Children’s bulletins are available at the entrance of the church.

Monday: Prayerful yoga—Creating space in the body through breath, movement, and stillness creates space in your heart and life. Join instructor Beth Lefebvre in Seccombe Hall from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. No previous yoga experience is required.

The Gospel According to Mark—You are welcome to attend an ongoing study of the Gospel of Mark led by Fr. Rick. Join us in Grant Hall each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Lenten Series with special guest at 5:00 p.m.—We are using several inspiring videos by National Geographic photographer Dewitt Jones on how to reframe our perception of the world. These videos prompt conversations about seeing the world through the lens of our faith. This week, the supper will be preceded by a guest speaker at 5:00 p.m., Mary Chamberlin. Author of The Traveling Soup Pot, Mary will also be providing a soup for dinner. We will eat at 6:00 p.m. and finish by 7:30. Child care and a homework room will be provided upon request.

Friday and Saturday: Ukrainian Easter eggs—New and returning egg-makers are welcome, and no special artistic skill is necessary. The free classes will be offered on Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21, 9:00 a.m. to noon. To register, contact Andrea Matters at 624-3090 or andreamatters@gmail.com.

“The Wizard of Oz” at ASDS—Enjoy the annual school musical production! Performances are Thursday, March 26, at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 27, at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, March 28, at 7:00 p.m.

Adorn the church for Easter—memorial donations are now being gathered. You’ll find the donation forms in the back of the church and in the office. The deadline for inclusion in the Easter bulletins is Tuesday, March 31.

Mark your calendar for Holy Week services—Palm Sunday is just two weeks away, on March 29. Meditative Eucharists on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. will feature time for silence and reflection, without sermon or music. On Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, services will be offered at noon and 7:00 p.m. Private confession will also be available on Good Friday, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the chapel.

Holy Week/Easter brochures are now available in the office and the church. Be sure to share them with your friends!

Donations to the Lenten Giving Boxes go to St. Patrick’s School, Haiti, which keeps going thanks to the contributions of many. Their progress is good but their need is great.

Lenten gifts—Clean blankets, new t-shirts and socks, and nearly new clean, warm clothing are needed. The boxes are in the church. Pick-up will be on Palm Sunday. Thank you from the Outreach Commission

Sunday handout deadline—To be included in next Sunday’s handout, your announcement must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on the preceding Wednesday. Most special parish events are included in the announcements for three weeks before they occur. Contact Andrea Matters at andreamatters@gmail.com or 624-3090.